Rovaniemi: Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma Canyon & Pro Photos
About This Experience
Beyond Arctic runs Korouoma as a photography day. The guide is a wilderness photographer, and the edited images they shoot during the hike are delivered to you digitally after the tour - which matters more than it sounds in a place where the light lasts a few hours and most phone photos of a 60-metre ice wall come out as a white smear.
The route follows the canyon floor beneath cliffs over 100 m high, where streams cascade down and freeze into ice falls. Warm clothing and winter boots are provided, along with a backpack, and lunch is cooked over an open fire mid-route.
The drive from Rovaniemi is about 90 minutes each way by minivan, and the day runs around six and a half hours in total.
Highlights
- Guided by a wilderness photographer, not just a driver
- Edited photos of your day delivered digitally after the tour
- Open-fire BBQ lunch on the canyon floor
- Warm clothing, winter boots and a backpack provided
- Hotel pickup and minivan transfer from Rovaniemi
What's Included
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓ Transport by minivan
- ✓ Wilderness and photography guide
- ✓ Guided hike in the protected wilderness area
- ✓ Backpack
- ✓ Open-fire BBQ lunch
- ✓ Hot drinks and snacks
- ✓ Warm clothing and winter boots
- ✓ Digital access to edited photos after the tour
Not Included
- Personal base layers, hat and gloves
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
What to Bring
- Warm base layers, a hat and gloves
- Your own camera if you want to shoot as well
- Passport or ID card
Good to Know & Caveats
- The photos are edited and sent after the tour rather than handed over on the day
- Daylight is short from December to January, so the shooting window is genuinely narrow
- The route involves a steep descent into and climb out of the canyon
Not Suitable For
- Children under 8 years
- People with mobility impairments
- People with pre-existing medical conditions
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.8/5 by 287 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
Very nice day in the sun, beautiful waterfalls, and an excellent guide
— LEGENDRE, 2026-03
Everything was wonderful; the guide was very friendly and was considerate of everyone. The hike was easy. There was an outhouse at the parking lot and at the barbecue area – bring tissues :) The barbecue was cozy. Birds came and ate out of our hands (jays). The waterfalls were beautiful to look at.
— Grit, 2026-03
Nice and relaxing trip. Recommend it. Better to do it in January or February though.
— Julien, 2026-03
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get the photos on the day?
No - they are edited afterwards and sent to you digitally. That is the trade-off for having a photographer working rather than handing out files at the van.
Do I need a camera of my own?
Not at all. Plenty of guests bring one anyway; the guide is happy to help with settings for snow and low winter light.
Is lunch included?
Yes - a light lunch cooked over an open fire, plus hot drinks and snacks.
How long is the day?
About six and a half hours door to door, including roughly 90 minutes of driving in each direction.
